October 06, 2008
Two More On
One-out singles by Erick Aybar and Chone Figgins puts two more runners on for the Angels. The teams are getting men on, but neither are getting the third hit to drive in a run. Garret Anderson grounds into a force to put runners on the corners.
Why, exactly is Anderson batting second? He just doesn't strike me as a number two hitter. He's not patient at the plate, and he doesn't get on base well.
Update: Lester thought he struck out Teixeira on an outside pitch. It wasn't that close. Jon comes back with the same pitch, this time on the outside corner, and Teixeira takes it for strike three. The Angels leave two more on base.